Attachment_1-_Statement_of_Work.pdf

Statement of Work:

Introduction:

The work includes removal of woven wire fence and converting to a wildlife friendly 4 wire fence. The fence segment 1 is removal only, segments 2 and 3 are remove and replace and are one continuous line; however, each Segment should be bid individually.

Specifications for each section of fence are stated below. The priority work begins North and South of BLM Road 4306, fence Segments 1 sand 2, which cover approximately 6 miles of fence removal and converting 3 miles to a wildlife friendly four-wire fence: 3 barbed 1 smooth bottom wire. Estimated Bid Items for Segments 1 and 2 are shown on BID SCHEDULE A.

Fence Segments 3 is approximately 1 mile that the Government may choose to exercise.

Segments 1 and 2. Estimated Bid Item Segments 3 is shown on BID SCHEDULE B.

It is the contractor’s responsibility to ensure that livestock does not cross through the opening when the old fence is removed, and the new fence is constructed.

Specifics for Sections 1-2 of Fence:

Fence Segment #1:

There is approximately 17,000 feet of fence in this segment that needs to be removed and disposed according to the requirements in specification section 02827 fence removal. The fence has approximately (26) H braces, (2) 3-post corners, (1) drainage crossing, and (4) wire gates.

Fence Segment #2:

There is approximately 17,500 feet of fence in this segment that needs to be removed and disposed according to the requirements in Specification Section 02827 Fence Removal. A new fence will be constructed according to the Drawings and is estimated to have new stays, (35) H-Braces, (6) 3-Post Corner Panels, (1) drainage crossing, and (6) wire gates (16-Foot).

Specifics for Fence Sections 3: (OPTION - Fence Sections 3)

Fence Segment #3:

There is approximately 6,000 feet of fence in this segment of fence that needs to be removed and disposed according to the requirements in Specification Section 02827 Fence Removal. A new fence will be constructed according to the Drawings and is estimated to have new stays, 2024 Kemmerer Field Office – Albert Creek Fence N. and S. of BLM Road 4306 - Wildlife Friendly Fence Conversion

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(8) H-Braces, (7) 3-Post Corner Panels, (1) wire gate (16-Foot), and (1) under road livestock crossing.

Location Fence Segment 1: T17N R117W Sec 08,09,10 Start: 41 28.6801N, 110 37.0274W End: 41 28.6599N, 110 37.1602W Start: 41 28.6433N, 110 37.1883W End: 41 27.9529N, 110 40.2732W Fence Segment 2: T17N R117W Sec 08,09,10 Start: 41 28.6681N, 110 37.0295W End: 41 27.8661N, 110 40.3187W Fence Segment 3: T17N R117W Sec 08,17,18 Start: 41 27.8661N, 110 40.3187 End: 41 27.4754N, 110 41.2374W

Deliverables Bids will be accepted based on Bid Schedule A consisting of Bid Items related to Fence Segments 1-2. The Government may exercise option for Fence Segment 3, shown on Bid Schedule B. All Fence Segments will be completed under one Contract. All work shall follow Specifications and Drawings.

Project Contacts

POC information will be added upon award.

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SECTION 01009

GENERAL INFORMATION AND REQUIREMENTS

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PART 1: GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY:

A. Description of Work: Furnishing labor, equipment, and materials to remove approximately 7 miles of existing fence and construct approximately 4 miles of 4 wire fence. The bottom wire of the new fence will be barbless, the other 3 wires will be barbed.

B. Location: Work under this Contract is located in Uinta County, Wyoming. Work locations are shown on the maps.

C. Work Data Sheet: Designates the type and quantity of work required at the project location, and dimensions required for typical drawings.

D. Debris: Debris consisting of wood posts , poles, steel posts, and wire shall become the property of the Contractor and shall be removed from the work site. The Contractor shall be responsible for disposal of construction debris in a legal manner, and for payment of any fees required. Burning of debris is not permitted on the work site.

1.2 REFERENCES

A. Referenced Specifications/Standards with Abbreviations and/or Acronyms:

Wherever the following acronyms are used in these specifications or on the drawings, they are to be construed the same as the respective expressions represented. Copies of the referenced specifications/ standards referred to herein may be procured by the Contractor, from the following:

ALSC American Lumber Standards Committee PO Box 210 Germantown, MD 20875

ANSI American National Standards Institute 11 W 42nd St.

New York, NY 10036

AWPA American Wood Preservers' Association P.O. Box 286 Woodstock MD 21163

AWPA C 1-95 All Timber Products, Pressure Treatment

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AWPA C 5-95 Fence Posts, Pressure Treatment AWPA M 4-95 Care of Pressure Treated Wood Products AWPA P 5-95 Waterborne Preservatives AWPA P 8-95 Oil-Borne Preservatives AWPA P 9-92 Solvents for Organic Preservative Systems

CFR Code of Federal Regulations (Available from the Government Printing Office)

N. Capitol St. between G and H St., NW Washington, DC 20402

FS Federal Standard General Services Administration Specifications Branch Room 6039, GSA Building 7th and D Streets, S.W.

Washington, DC 20407

GSA General Services Administration F St. and 18th St., NW Washington, DC 20405

OSHA Occupational Safety and Health Administration US Department of Labor 200 Constitution Ave., NW Washington DC 20210

OSHA 2207-91 Construction Industry

WWPA Western Wood Products Association 522 SW 5th Avenue, Yeon Bldg.

Portland, OR 97204-2122

1.3 SUBMITTALS

(There are no applicable requirements)

1.4 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING:

A. Delivery: The Contractor shall protect products incorporated into the work from damage while in transit to the site.

B. Storage: The Contractor shall provide temporary storage facilities for products.

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Storage shall comply with the manufacturer’s instructions. The storage area shall permit access for inspection and handling.

C. Handling: The Contractor shall load and unload products in such a manner that protects them from damage.

1.5 QUALITY ASSURANCE:

A. Codes and Standards: The work shall comply with codes and standards applicable to each type of work and as listed in the individual sections of these specifications. This Contract incorporates materials, applications, and tests by reference with the same force and effect as when they were given in full text.

B. Conflict: Where a conflict occurs between reference documents and project specifications, the project specifications shall govern.

1.6 PROJECT/SITE CONDITIONS:

A. Access to the Work:

1. The work locations are shown on the drawings.

2. Access to the work shall be provided by and at the Contractors expense.

No roads shall be constructed by the Contractor or off-road driving permitted without prior written permission from the Contracting Officer.

3. Contractor shall exercise care to prevent unnecessary surface disturbance to existing grass, vegetation, and to existing roads and two-tracks.

4. Public, State, or private access roads damaged by the Contractor shall be restored, at the Contractor’s expense, to the same condition they were in at the commencement of work.

B. Environmental Considerations:

1. No blading will be allowed.

1.7 SEQUENCING AND SCHEDULING:

A. Work Schedule: The schedule shall be submitted at the pre-work conference. When requested, the Contractor shall submit an updated schedule within three calendar days. As a minimum, the estimated start and completion dates shall be shown in the

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PART 2: PRODUCTS

A. See material specifications section of these specifications.

PART 3: EXECUTION

3.1 PROJECT MEETINGS:

A. Pre-Work Conference:

1. A pre-work conference will be held prior to the start of work.

The Contractor will be notified in advance of meeting time, date and place.

The purpose will be to review required work, project drawings and specifications, construction schedules, payroll and payments, and administrative provisions of the Contract.

2. The Contractor, subcontractors and the persons responsible for coordination of the work shall be present at the meeting.

3. The Contractor shall be prepared to summarize and explain procedures planned for the project.

B. Progress Meetings:

1. Meetings shall be held at the project site, or as determined by the

Contracting Officer.

2. Meetings may be called by either the Contracting Officer or the Contractor.

Request shall state who should attend and include an agenda.

C. Final Inspection:

1. Meeting shall be held at the project site, or as determined by the Contracting Officer.

2. The Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer in writing at least 3 working days before the completion date so the Government can schedule final inspection.

3. The Contractor shall require the superintendent to be present during this

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3.2 PREPARATION

A. Work Limits and Control Points: Will be established by the Contracting Officer.

PART 4: MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

4.1 METHOD OF MEASUREMENT:

A. Units: Work described in this section will not be measured for payment.

4.2 BASIS OF PAYMENT:

A. Payment: No direct payment for the work described under this section will be made. The Contractor shall include consideration for this item in the bid price for other items of the Contract.

END OF SECTION 01009

SECTION 01505

MOBILIZATION

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PART 1: GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY:

A. Section Includes: Preparatory work and operations, including those necessary to the movement of personnel, equipment, supplies and incidentals to the project site; and for other work and operations which must be performed or costs incurred prior to beginning work on the various items on the project site.

(There are no applicable requirements.)

PART 3: EXECUTION

(There are no applicable requirements.)

PART 4: MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

4.1 METHOD OF MEASUREMENT:

A. Units: Progress payments will be made as follows:

1. When 5% of the original Contract amount is earned from other bid items, 50% of the amount bid for mobilization or 5% of the original Contract amount, whichever is lesser, will be paid.

2. When 10% of the original Contract amount is earned from other bid items, 100% of the amount bid for mobilization or 10% of the original Contract amount, whichever is lesser, will be paid.

4.2 BASIS OF PAYMENT:

Payment: Prices and payment will be full compensation for the work described in this section.

Payment will be made under:

Pay Item Pay Unit

Mobilization Lump Sum

Albert Creek Fence MOBILIZATION

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END OF SECTION 01505

SECTION 02824

WIRE FENCES AND GATES

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1.1 SUMMARY

A. Section Includes: Installing barbed wire, steel posts, 3-post corner braces, and stress panels.

B. Related Sections:

General Information and Requirements Section 01009

1.2 SUBMITTALS

A. General: Submittals shall be according to Section 01009 - General Information and Requirements.

1.3 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. General: Contractor – All work will be inspected by the Contracting Officer’s Representative before acceptance.

2.1 CONTRACTOR - FURNISHED MATERIALS

A. General: Contractor – All building supplies and materials will be furnished by the contractor.

3.1 PREPARATION

A. Clearing: No blading will be allowed. Cutting and clearing shall be by brush hog or other comparable equipment. Clearing shall be limited to 5’ either side of the fence line. Dispose of cut brush by scattering it evenly adjacent to the fence line.

3.2 INSTALLATION

A. General:

1. Steel posts shall not be used for end-panel, corner-panel, gate-panel, or stress-panel posts.

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2. When treated posts must be bored or cut during construction, thoroughly swab untreated surfaces with copper naphthenate.

B. Driving Posts:

1. Wood Posts: Driving wood posts shall not be allowed for Stress Panels, Three

Post Corners and End Panels. Driving line posts will be allowed if they drive without damaging the post.

2. Steel Posts: Drive into the ground to the depth shown on the drawings or until the anchor plate is slightly below the ground surface. Posts shall be driven plumb. When rock formations prevent driving, remove anchor plate and excavate or drill holes a minimum of 18-inches deep and slightly larger than the diameter of the post. Place posts in the holes and grout the post solidly in position.

C. Setting Posts:

Dig holes for setting wood posts to the depth as shown on the Work Data Sheet for Corners, End and Stress Panels. Set posts plumb and to the spacing and grades as shown on the drawings, unless staked otherwise. Space posts within 6-inches of the dimension shown on the drawings or specified on the Work Data Sheet. Holes shall provide adequate open space around the post so backfill can be tamped the full depth around the post. Backfill with soil gradually and uniformly around each post. Holes shall be backfilled firmly, from the bottom of the hole to the top of ground surface.

D. Corner Post, Gate Post, Corner Panel, Brace, End Panel, and Stress Panel Assemblies:

Construct as shown on the drawings or as staked in the field. Construct stress panels on crests of hills, and a maximum of 1320 feet center-to-center for barbed wire sections. In addition, stress panels are required at points between which wire is to be stretched. Construct end panels at the end of fence runs unless shown otherwise on the drawings.

E. Wire:

Stretch tightly and staple to wood posts or securely attach to steel posts with standard wire clips. Wire is properly stretched when it is springy to the touch. Drive staples crosswise with the grain of the wood. The wire shall be free to move through the staples as it expands and contracts. Terminate wire at each end post, gate post, corner post, or stress panel. Wrap wire around the post two times and tie off by wrapping around the incoming wire a minimum of four times.

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F. Brace Wire:

Twist tight with a lever. Leave one end of the lever long enough to fasten behind the horizontal brace to prevent wire from unwinding.

1. The lever shall be a straight ridged rod, consisting of dimension wood ripped and cut to length or a minimum #4 rebar cut to length.

G. Spiking: For spikes predrilled lead holes shall be used. The hole diameter shall be 3/4 the diameter of the spike and drilled to a depth no greater than 1/2 the length of the spike.

H. Minor Drainage Crossings:

Additional steel posts shall be set at the top and bottom of breaks or the centerline of the drainage depending on the size and shape of the drainages. Additional wire shall start and end from the main fence. Shall be in locations staked in the field or as directed by the Contracting Officer.

I. Wooden Fence Stays: Fence stays shall be used in this Contract. See work data sheet for size of wood stays

J. Wire Gates: Construct wire gates with 2 wooden fence stays spaced evenly across opening. Each gate will have a fence closer. Gate closures will not be measured separately, but costs for gate closers should be considered as part as the Wire Gate bid item cost on the bid schedule.

K. Under Road Cattle Passageway: When ending the fence segment at the cattle passageway, a stress panel shall be placed tight to the stem wall on either side ensuring livestock cannot pass through. If option 2 is chosen, contractor to verify depth on footing on stem wall, ensuring minimum depth of post can be achieved. See drawings for details.

4.1 METHOD OF MEASUREMENT

A. Units: The work described in this section will be measured and paid for by the job, each section, for fence constructed.

B. No direct payment will be made for minor drainage crossings, deadmen, figure fours, or rock jacks. The Contractor shall include consideration for these items in the bid price for other items of the contract.

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4.2 BASIS OF PAYMENT

A. Payment: Prices and payment will be full compensation for the work described in this section. Payment will be made under:

Construct New Fence LF 3 - Post Corners EA H-Braces EA Drainage Crossing EA Wire Gate (16 feet) EA

END OF SECTION 02824

SECTION 02826

FENCE-DRAINAGE CROSSINGS

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A. Section Includes: Furnishing and installing drainage crossings at the locations shown on the drawings, or as staked in the field.

1.1 PROJECT/SITE CONDITIONS

A. Requirements: Access roads shall not be constructed along fence lines and to the construction site unless written approval is granted by the Contracting Officer. Cross country travel with wheeled or tracked vehicles shall be only to and along fence lines.

2.1 MATERIALS

A. Wire Fence Materials: Shall be according to Section 02824 - Wire Fences and Gates and as shown on the drawings.

3.1 PREPARATION

A. Clearing: No blading allowed. Clearing shall be limited to hand clearing and mowing 5 feet on both sides of fence line. Only vegetation that interferes with the fence shall be removed. All debris shall be disposed of in the immediate vicinity.

3.2 INSTALLATION

A. Construct drainage crossings as shown on the drawings, with an auxiliary wire rope, PVC pipes, and rock weights constructed on downstream side of fence to mitigate damage to fence if washout occurs.

A. Units: The work described in this section will be measured and paid for as complete units.

SECTION 02826

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A. Payment: Prices and payment will be full compensation for the work described in this section.

Payment will be made under:

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SECTION 02827

FENCE REMOVAL

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A. Section Includes: Removing existing woven wire 2 barbed fence, including all wood, Tee posts, stress and end panels and drainage crossings.

B. Requirements: Access roads shall not be constructed along fence lines or to the jobsite unless written approval is granted by the Contracting Officers Representative. Cross-country travel with wheeled or tracked vehicles shall be only to and along fence lines.

C. Do not damage adjoining pasture fences. Leave any posts shared by adjoining fences.

2.1 Not Applicable

3.1 REMOVAL

A. Removal of Existing Fence: Furnish all labor and equipment necessary to completely remove all fencing.

B. Disposal of debris shall be according to Section 01009 – General

Information and Requirements.

SECTION 02827

FENCE REMOVAL

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A. Units: Fence removal will be measured and paid for by the linear foot removed as measured along the ground surface next to the fence prior to removal, including distance across gate openings, end, stress, and corner panels and drainage crossings.

A. Payment: Prices and payment will be full compensation for the work described in this section. Payment will be made under:

Fence Removal Linear Foot

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Material Specifications

Specifications

A. Barbed Wire: A strand of two 12-1/2-gauge galvanized wires twisted together with 2-point barbs of 14-gauge wire spaced 4-inches apart. Wire and barbs shall be zinc-coated steel, with a zinc coating of at least 0.3 oz/ft2 of coated surface area. The minimum breaking strength of each wire shall be 950 lb-force. The barbed wire shall conform to ASTM A 121.

B. Barbless Wire: A strand of two 12-1/2-gauge galvanized wires twisted together. Wire shall be zinc-coated steel wire of at least 0.3 oz/ft2 of coated surface area. The minimum breaking strength of each wire shall be 950 lb-force. The barbless wire shall conform to ASTM A 121.

C. Wood Stays: Straight, sound single-stem members. Shall be 42” long, 3” (milled) in diameter made from Ponderosa pine, or Lodgepole Pine. Peeled and CCA treated.

D. Steel Fence Posts: ASTM A 702; painted green with white or silver tops "T" bar type, with a welded or riveted anchor plate. Furnish with clip-type wire fasteners (punched tabs for fastening wires are not acceptable). Steel posts shall be manufactured from wrought, rail, or new billet steel, and shall have a minimum weight of 1.33 lb/ft. The anchor plates shall weigh a minimum of 0.67 pounds +5 percent, be a minimum of 18 square inches in area, and be 18-inches from the bottom of the post. The posts shall be 5.5’ in length.

E. Wood Posts and Braces:

1. Acceptable Wood Posts: Sound single-stem members. A slight bend in one plane is acceptable. Posts may be full stem members, sawed members of square cross section, or split members (western red cedar only). Nominal diameter for treated posts shall be 6-inches. The following species will be acceptable:

Ponderosa pine, Lodgepole pine, fir, and tamarack. All treated posts shall be free of bark with ends cut square.

2. Basis for Rejection: Posts are not acceptable when sweep causes a straight line joining the center of the top to the center of the butt to fall outside the body of

Material Specifications the post, or at point 2-inches or more from the center of the post. Posts that are charred, twisted, rotted, or excessively bent are not acceptable. Seasoning checks, single or opposite each other with a sum total equal to or more than 1/2 the thickness of the post are not acceptable.

3. Wood Treatment Practices: General: The following treatments may be used. Treatment method shall be in accordance with AWPA C 1.

1. Chromate Copper Arsenic Method: chromate copper arsenate, waterborne preservative (conforming to Type B in AWPA 5) shall be applied. Minimum net retention of solid preservative shall be 0.4 pounds per cubic foot (gauge only) using the full-cell pressure treatment process.

2. Assay Report: The Supplier shall furnish an assay report, for all treated wood products, from an independent testing laboratory to the Contracting Officer. A minimum of five inch boring shall be taken from each bundle of 50 posts as samples for the assay report.

A written submittal for all materials shall be submitted for approval to Andy Skordas (askordas@blm.gov) Rawlins Wyoming BLM Field Office prior to shipping the products. Contact Andy Skordas with any questions 307-320-5714.

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WORK DATA SHEET

Albert Creek Fence

Work Data Sheet

Fence type: 4-Wire Fence

Type of top wire: Barbed

Type of intermediate wires: Barbed

Type of bottom wire: Smooth/Barbless

Wire locations/dimensions in inches (spacing):

E. Top of Post 48 inches from ground level

D. Top Wire- barbed 40 inches from ground level

C: Barbed 3rd Wire 28 inches from ground level

B: Barbed 2nd Wire 22 inches from ground level

A: Smooth___16 inches from ground level__

Ratio of wood to steel line posts: 1 Wood post for every 4 steel T-posts.

Line post spacing (L): 16.5 ft 0 inches

Type of Stays: 3” diameter wood stays, one per section

Stay spacing (l): 16.5 ft. 0 inches

Length of wood posts : 6 ft 6 inches

Depth of wood posts in ground : 2 ft 6 inches

Length of steel posts : 5 ft 6 inches

Depth of steel posts in ground : 1 ft 6 inches

Number of mechanical gate closers: 7 each